I Can Be a Superhero During a Lockdown by Rachel Tepfer Copeland is a social story available on Kindle and Amazon in hardcover and paperback. The author wrote it after her son went to preschool and they did a lockdown drill (ALICE drills) and had hidden in a dark room...

Today's interview is with Lisa Molnar from Cades & Birch. They have a wonderful variety of handmade items including some great spots to store your tech! Visit them on Esty, Amazon Handmade and Instagram! Be sure to tell them you are visiting from The iMums. Hi...

Dr. Panda Town: Vacation by Dr. Panda is universal app for iOS and Android featuring Dr. Panda and the gang on vacation! Visit one of five islands on a boat which you pilot around the harbor. The app, free with in-app purchases was tested with a full unlock. Islands...

With Valentines Day just around the corner, a great way to get in the mood is to share some Valentine’s themed apps and stories with your children. Here are some of our favorite apps that feature Valentine’s Day or Love – whether it be for a child, parent, grandparent...

What we love... Playful animated videos that teach the meaning of new words What we'd love to see... Words to be introduced in increasing levels of difficulty, spelling from left to right only, more explicit prompts to help teach how to blend sounds Summary An...

Cubelets Discovery Set by Modular Robotics is a great way to integrate fun, learning, STEAM, STEM learning along with coding and more! As a parent, when getting my kids things I try to think of not only the educational value of the item but I also like to think about...

Nampa Farm by Nampa Design is a cute farm themed app which includes eight mini games, creative play and most of all fun! The app requires no reading or speech and allows kids to get creative while playing. The app is designed by Nampa Design based in Sweden. Be sure...

Parker the Monkey is one of the brand new Bluebee Pals that features a moving head, moving mouth, weights to help him sit as well as a very plush body. Parker the Monkey and all Bluebee Pals connect to your Bluetooth enabled device which includes iPad, iPhone, iOS,...

Dr. Panda's Holiday App Giveaway 2018 Our friends at Dr. Panda have some holiday fun tucked up their sleeve. Below is a post from their Facebook page - I can't wait to help share these fantastic apps! We love Dr. Panda here at The iMums and have reviewed many of...

What we love... 8 interesting scenes with a variety of immersive play activities. What we'd love to see... Add even more interactive elements to enrich the free-play sessions. Summary A fun and engaging app that helps build rich vocabulary while encouraging curiosity,...

What we love... immersive science based exploration better than any other science type app we have recently tested What we'd love to see... I would love to see more information for parents when they first launch the app explaining how they can use it with their kids. ...

MYNT ES by Slightech is a great solution if you are always losing your keys! I can't tell you how many times I have gotten home and not put my keys and wallet in their designated spot - this usually results in a frantic morning when we are looking for my keys and...

Having internet dead spots is one of the most frustrating things! I recently was given the chance to test a Netgear Orbi and it's safe to say my frustrations are much less! Previously I have tried a number of routers and ultimately needed to use boosters in the...

Cubelets are robot blocks which allow children and adults to build robots and learn. You first combine three types of Cublets to make a robot - by switching the different types of Cubelets you use, you can make a different robot just by changing one block. Every robot...

blink: Wireless Indoor Security Camera System is a battery powered home monitoring system designed for homeowners and renters which can be easily placed throughout your residence. The companion app, Blink for Home allows you to set motion alerts, watch live HD video,...

What we love... super easy to install SnapPower Safe Light allows you to childproof and install night lights throughout your house. Snap Power Charger is a perfect outlet replacement especially if you have a home office where you might need to charge your electronics...

What we love... ability to turn on and off items with the tap of a remote or via my iPhone What we'd love to see... a one button touch for the remote versus on and off buttons on the current remote Summary Home automation is a trend of the future both for saving...

What we love... easy to set up router with great parental controlss which allow you to isolate a device with specific settings, super use friendly with touchscreen controls and access via your device, great for family time and device free time with the touch of a...

Dramatic, disturbing news events can leave parents speechless. These age-based tips on how to talk to kids about the news -- and listen, too -- can help.By Caroline Knorr 10/2/2017 If it bleeds, it leads. The old newsroom adage about milking stories for sensationalism...

Kids learn best through play and explaining what they are seeing and doing. Recently, every time I turn on the television news or tune in to the local radio, I am prompted things that I know I do not want my child to see or things that I might consider to be scary for...

Entertaining, informative, and kid-friendly podcasts for bedtime, road trips, and more. Best part? They're screen-free. By Frannie Ucciferri What if something out there had your kid begging you to turn off the TV or tablet, put away the video games, and listen to a...

World of Liberty is a fun adventure series of apps designed to help kids learn more about the world around them. Below are snippets of our reviews for each of the three apps created by Amber Hood, founder of World of Liberty. During the month of December, 100% of ...

On December 7, Toca Boca launched its newest app Toca Life: Pets, the first Toca Boca app all about pets! With more than 120 real-life and make-believe animals, kids can play with their pets IRL and virtually, creating their own worlds and embarking on silly...

Armpocket®To Launch the World's First Waterproof Smartphone Armband Did you know that 90% of people drop their mobile phone at least once a month? And, a whopping 1 in 5 Americans has dropped their iPhone in the toilet at least once. Fear not America, Armpocket ...

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